Presentation
Founded in 1975 by Chantal Lescure and Xavier Machard de Gramont, Domaine Chantal Lescure is a family-owned estate that today cultivates 19 hectares of vineyards, stretching from the slopes of Dijon in the north down to Meursault in the south.
In 1996, following the sad passing of Chantal Lescure, her children took over the estate. Aymeric and Thibault Machard de Gramont joined forces and entrusted the technical direction to François Chaveriat. This marked a radical rethink of previous practices and the beginning of a vast transformation.
From 1997 onwards, the decision was made to abandon chemical treatments so that the soils could come back to life and the grapes fully express the quality of their terroirs. The vineyard has since been entirely cultivated under organic farming, officially certified since 2006.
At the same time, the distribution network was restructured and rebuilt. Today, the reputation of Domaine Chantal Lescure is firmly established.
Location
The vineyard covers 0.77 hectares, nestled in a deep valley that is very cold in winter and hot in summer.
Terroir
Situated on the southern side of the appellation, on very limestone-rich soils.
In the vineyard
Key vineyard practices include careful soil management, sustainable cultivation, yield control, and close monitoring of ripeness to ensure optimal harvest quality.
Harvest
Manual harvest, always late, in 25kg crates. Grapes are destemmed, not crushed, and transferred into vats by gravity. A pre-fermentation maceration is carried out for 3 to 4 days.
Winemaking
Fermentation is gentle and slow, using indigenous yeasts. Moderate punching down is performed, and vatting lasts 20 to 25 days.
Ageing
The wines are aged in a cool cellar, with 30 to 50% new oak barrels. As malolactic fermentation occurs later, bottling generally takes place after 18 to 20 months. The wines are racked one month before bottling. No fining, no filtration.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serving: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The nose reveals aromas of morello cherries and blackberry, with delicate woody notes. On the palate, flavors of dark fruits are supported by hints of licorice and cocoa.
Food pairings
Ideal with duck, goose, or game birds.
